Fastly, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLY), a leader in global edge cloud platforms, today announced its recognition as a Leader in “The Forrester Wave™: Edge Development Platforms, Q1 2026” report. The evaluation highlights top platforms that empower developers to build and deploy applications on distributed infrastructure closer to users and data sources.

Fastly was notably the only vendor in the evaluation to receive above-average customer feedback. According to the report, clients specifically praised Fastly’s performance, reliability, and developer experience, alongside its highly engaged technical support.

A Global Compute Fabric Rooted in Innovation

The Forrester report emphasizes Fastly’s strategic focus on a global compute fabric built on WebAssembly (Wasm) security, interoperability, and deterministic performance. The evaluation further notes Fastly’s strong position in:

  • AI-Assisted Development: Strengthening its innovative edge in emerging tech.

  • Edge-First Event Streaming: Providing robust solutions for real-time data.

  • Workload Flexibility: Expanding containers and components to support diverse enterprise needs.

Forrester states that Fastly is a “top choice for performance-critical, event-driven, security-sensitive, and globally consistent edge workloads.”

Foundation for Competitive Advantage

As organizations strive to differentiate through highly performant, always-on software, Fastly positions itself as the essential infrastructure for global scale.

“To us, this recognition positions Fastly as the essential foundation for enterprises to translate software delivery investments into continuous competitive advantage,” said Kelly Shortridge, Chief Product Officer at Fastly. “Our global compute fabric weaves the security, performance, and consistency enterprises need to expedite innovation.”

Secure by Design Applications

Fastly’s platform enables brands to deliver online experiences that are fast, safe, and engaging. By moving compute, delivery, and security to the edge, organizations can build Secure by Design applications that reduce latency and enhance site performance.

Access the Report: A complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Edge Development Platforms, Q1 2026 is available on the Fastly website. To learn more about Fastly’s offerings, visit www.fastly.com.

About Fastly, Inc. Fastly helps the world’s top brands—including Reddit, Universal Music Group, and SeatGeek—deliver secure, high-performance websites and apps. Its modern platform architecture empowers developers with rapid time-to-market and industry-leading cost savings.